Tuesday, April 17, 2012

Episode 29: Motherhood and the Workplace

With nearly two-thirds of first time mothers working through their pregnancies, it's important that women understand their rights and responsibilities regarding employment, maternity leave, and returning to work after having a baby.

Join The Conversation tonight, 4/17 at 6pm as Ryan and Laura look at the myriad of issues facing pregnant women and mothers in the workplace. They will be joined by Sonia Pressman Fuentes, co-founder of NOW and author of the EEOC's first Guidelines on Pregnancy and Childbirth, as well as Kevin Sanderson, a local employment attorney and advocate for womens' rights. Also joining us by phone will be Kristin Rowe-Finkbeiner, Executive Director and CEO of MomsRising, a consumer group advocating for paid family leave.